<description>&lt;p&gt;In New York City, Black women are nine times more likely than their white counterparts to die during childbirth. This is why maternal health advocates are pushing the city to connect Black mothers-to-be with Black midwives and doulas for better pregnancy outcomes. In this episode, we hear from birth-givers, advocates, and lawmakers about how to give Black New Yorkers better birthing experiences.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Host/Producer: Jill Webb&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Additional Production Assistance: Dempsey Pillot&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In New York City, Black women are nine times more likely than their white counterparts to die during childbirth. This is why maternal health advocates are pushing the city to connect Black mothers-to-be with Black midwives and doulas for better pregnancy outcomes. In this episode, we hear from birth-givers, advocates, and lawmakers about how to give Black New Yorkers better birthing experiences. Host/Producer: Jill Webb Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Additional Production Assistance: Dempsey Pillot Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood

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Are midwives and doulas the key to preventing deaths during childbirth?

Are midwives and doulas the key to preventing deaths during childbirth?

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